What DFARS Compliance Means
A DFARS compliant country maintains a reciprocal defence procurement agreement with the United States.
These agreements remove barriers to supplies produced in the qualifying country and to services performed
using its resources.
Many customers in aerospace, defence, and advanced manufacturing rely on DFARS compliant materials.
DFARS stands for the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement. It defines the sourcing rules
for materials used in United States Department of Defence contracts.
DFARS Requirements for Sourcing
DFARS 225.003 identifies specific countries that are approved for specialty metals and other controlled
material categories. These rules maintain traceability and secure sourcing for defence applications.
When requested, our team can provide DFARS compliant materials along with the documentation needed for
audits or contract verification.
DFARS Compliant Countries for 2025
The countries listed below are recognized as DFARS compliant under the current 2025 ruleset. This includes
the United States and other countries with qualifying trade agreements.
United States
Japan
Slovakia
Australia
Latvia
Slovenia
Austria
Lithuania
Spain
Belgium
Luxembourg
Sweden
Bulgaria
Netherlands
Switzerland
Canada
Norway
Turkey
Croatia
Poland
United Kingdom
Czech Republic
Portugal
Denmark
Romania
Egypt
Finland
Estonia
France
Germany
Greece
Israel
Italy
These countries meet the current DFARS qualifying country requirements under DFARS 225.003.
How thyssenkrupp Materials NA Supports DFARS Projects
We help customers in Canada source DFARS compliant metals and plastics with confidence. Our team can
confirm the country of origin, provide mill test reports, and identify which products are available with
DFARS compliant sourcing.
Customers often request DFARS compliant aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, and engineered plastics
for aerospace and defence applications. Availability may vary, and our team can guide you toward the most
suitable options.
Request DFARS Compliant Material
If you need DFARS compliant products for an upcoming project, we can help you confirm availability,
documentation, and lead times. You can connect with us through our PLUS website for quoting and ordering,
or contact your representative directly for detailed sourcing support.
